A Cardano block is a collection of transactions that are grouped together and verified as a unit. It's similar to a page in a ledger. Each block contains a hash, which is a unique cryptographic code that identifies the block and its contents. Once a block is created, it's added to the blockchain, which is a public, distributed database. This process is known as block production. The creation of new blocks is carried out by staking pools, which are groups of individuals who contribute their ADA to secure the network. Blocks play a crucial role in the Cardano network by recording transactions, ensuring security, and providing a historical record.
Block 7488242 Details
Epoch: 350 Number of transactions in block: 9 slot_no: 66043394 epoch_slot_no: 206594 block_no: 7488065 slot_leader_id: 6776484 size: 18038 time: 2022-07-12 07:08:05 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x955affdfd704f649c2c13bd2654ae912920778ba9d8d9135060396a5b2e9c7c1Block Operator
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